Russell clinches sprint pole as Mercedes dominate Shanghai qualifying
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George Russell took sprint pole in Shanghai for Mercedes, beating teammate Kimi Antonelli by 0.289s with Norris third and Hamilton fourth; Piastri fifth and Leclerc sixth complemented a Mercedes-dominated front, while Verstappen endured an eighth-place showing as Red Bull lagged. Russell’s pole is his second in six days after Australia, highlighting Mercedes’ pace in the sprint format ahead of tomorrow’s race.
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